Master of Theology in Leadership for Justice

Description

The MTh in Whole of Life Development aims to produce critical minds to discern the signs of times and analyse the ongoing development exploitation of lands and communities by the dominant economic systems. It explores a decolonial approach to  neoliberal development models. It investigates the critical relationship between biblical, theological, and missiological faith traditions with geopolitical and socio-economic development issues that shape and constitute national and regional architectures. Central to the programme is a decolonial analysis of key regional development strategies such as the 2050 Blue Pacific Strategy and UN Sustainable Development Goals and many other economici strategies in consultation with ‘whole of life’ biblical, theological, and Pasifika cultural principles. The programme is entirely research based which will provide students with the skills that will  broaden their knowledge in the integration  of development and sustainability issues within Pasifika and faith-based and communities-based spiritualities.

Minimum Entry Requirement

·                     should have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree with honours (at level 8) not more than 10 years before applying, unless the applicant has taught in an academic institution since gaining the Bachelor’s degree. 

·                     should have gained at least a ‘B’ average in the intended area of specialisation in the last two years of their BD studies. 

·                     shall write an academic paper on an appropriate topic set by the relevant department of the College to test their theological knowledge as well as their competence in the intended field of specialisation with a minimum of 50% pass grade of this paper. This paper shall accompany the completed application forms. 

·                     Students with a bachelor’s degree (level 7) outside the field of theology will be required to successfully complete all courses for the PgDip Theology or Ecumenism before formally entering any Master’s programme. The grade average of all courses in this qualifying year must be a B or higher.  

Graduate Outcomes

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

Explore and critique Leadership for Justice in radical leadership strategies that are grounded in the prophetic traditions of both the bible and the church that are communities-based and justice driven.

Explore and align with the ‘whole of life’ insights from Pasifika with the decolonial skills in analysing and assessing key faith-based as well as national and regional leadership strategies.

Demonstrate analytical skills on how to resolve conflict, devise communities-based strategies, appraise the leadership needs of the Pasifika region, and demonstrate transformational leadership that takes relationship ethics seriously.

Demonstrate high level skills in leadership roles looking to advance knowledge in just- leadership practices in society.

Requirements for the award of the Degree

All online Masters programmes will be awarded to candidates that successfully complete an Issues-Based Literature review (10k words) and a research paper up to 30k words relevant to their chosen field of study.

Mode of Delivery

BENDED MODE: ONLINE, DISTANCE and FACE TO FACE

Duration

1 year Full Time or 3 years Part Time

Level

Equivalent to PQF/SPATS/FHEC level 9

School Name

School of Theology & Ecumenism

Credit Point

120

Fees

TBC

Education Pathway

This qualification can lead into a Doctoral qualification (Level 10) or its overseas equivalent.

Employment Pathway

Holders of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of roles in the Christian churches or the wider society in particular within the faith-based organisations, government, civil societies and church affiliated sectors.